If the prevalence of marijuana users in the adult general population continues to increase, then the numbers of those with marijuana use disorders may increase as well. As is the case for addiction to other substances, most individuals with marijuana use disorders in the general population go untreated. Less is known about the efficacy of evidence-based behavioral treatments for marijuana use disorders than for other substances, although reviews suggest the efficacy of such treatments.83,84 In addition, a review suggested the potential value for pharmacotherapy with preparations containing THC, although indicating that additional studies were needed given increasing demand.85 Development of efficacious treatments and the methods to disseminate them into community health care settings are critically needed.
